Leshui Tribe(Kbanun) Cultural Experience Tour
For foreign-language tour guide service, an additional fee of NT$2,500 per vehicle will be charged.
Step into the Leshui Tribe, deep within Yilan's mountains and forests, and spend a day getting close to the rhythm of Atayal life. Starting with a welcome dance and ancient melodies, follow tribal stories and the legend of the ancestral rainbow to understand the cultural norms and life wisdom embodied by Atayal gaga, and experience the tribe's daily life, where nature is their teacher. The itinerary includes multiple hands-on and interactive experiences: DIY hunter's bento bamboo rice, leaf rubbing, rice pounding fun, and an archery experience. These are paired with a Magan-style meal and tribal snacks, allowing your taste buds and hands to remember this journey together. The entire trip includes shuttle service by Taiwan Tour Bus and Mandarin Chinese guided commentary, making it suitable for families, friends, and small groups to embark on a relaxed journey and deeply experience tribal culture and mountain forest ecology.
Day 1
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Jiaoxi Train Station / Yilan Train Station
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Tribal Welcome Ceremony – Traditional dance and ancient songs (30 min)
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Hunter’s Lunchbox DIY – Bamboo rice cooking experience (50 min)
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Leaf printing DIY (40 min)
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Lunch: Magam Tribal-Style cuisine (1 hr)
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Atayal Ecology & Cultural Wisdom Guided Tour (1 hr 30 min)
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Atayal Rice-Pounding Experience (30 min)
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Atayal Archery Experience (30 min)
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Tribal Snack Time: Bamboo rice & grilled pork with prickly ash seasoning (30 min)
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16:00 Return to designated drop-off points in Yilan
Notes 1.Meeting times will be confirmed one day prior to departure. 2.Departure: Daily (except during Lunar New Year and national consecutive holidays). 3.The duration of each sightseeing stop is for reference only. In case of traffic congestion, the company reserves the right to adjust the schedule or change the visiting order as necessary. 4.The tour mainly uses 9-seater vehicles. Vehicle type will be arranged based on the final number of participants. 5.Unused items included in the tour package are non-refundable. 6.If meals are included, please inform us of any vegetarian requirements upon booking. 7.In case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the company reserves the right to cancel or modify the itinerary. 8.If the tour is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes,or heavy rain, the company reserves the right to postpone departure or offer a full refund. 9.Participants are advised to wear light, comfortable clothing and shoes,and bring appropriate warm layers for cooler temperatures. 10.Please do not bring pets on the tour in order to maintain public hygiene and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. (Pets are not allowed in vehicles, hotels, or restaurants. Guide dogs are exempted.) 11.Please bring a light raincoat and water bottle, sun hat or umbrella, warm jacket (for cool air-conditioning on the bus or lower temperatures in mountain and coastal areas), camera, batteries, charger, and personal medication (such as motion sickness or cold medicine).
Related Info
■Tour Includes: 1.Taiwan Tour Bus transportation 2. Mandarin guided tour 3. Lunch and traditional tribal snack 4.Leshui Tribe (Kbanun) experience activity fee 5.Travel insurance
■Not Included in the Tour Fee: 1. Tips (suggested NT$150 per person per day) 2. personal expenses 3. Personal expenses such as beverages, souvenirs, or private purchases are not included. 4. Personal travel insurance is not included. Travelers who wish to purchase additional coverage may do so individually in accordance with regulations. 5. Any expenses not specified in the itinerary, as well as optional activities or costs incurred during free time, are not included in the tour fee. ■From now on, disposable bottled water will no longer be provided on the tour bus. We encourage passengers to bring your own reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions.Let us uphold the value of sustainability through our actions and contribute to the preservation of our planet.
■ Infant fare includes only transportation and insurance.
Infants are defined as children under 3 years old.
Recommended Hotel
■Yilan Area
- Jiaoxi King Hot Spring Hotel
- KING-LO HOTEL
- Mei Jia Mei Hotel
- Tian Long Hotel
- Angels Inn Jiaoxi Hotspring
Notice
- "Taiwan Tour Bus" journey is reserved upon requested. Tourists can inquire the detailed information with their travel agents. The journey is either on a half-day, one-day or two-day basis. For one-day itineraries can be arranged on a two-days basis. And also it can be received with better hotels rate through travel agent service.
- Price for all "Taiwan Tour Bus" journeys includes transportation, tour guide service and insurance (NT$2.5 million liability insurance, NT$200,000 medical insurance); Meal and admission ticket are excluded in some tours and all those can be arranged upon requested.
- Departure point is limited in some specific hotels as each itinerary is indicated. More private and customized tours we can provide! Please email to [email protected]. Thank you!.